3rd Line Directory Services Engineer - DV Cleared
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£500 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Basingstoke
Summary: The role of a 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer requires an individual with Active DV Clearance to join a high-performing technical team, focusing on maintaining and improving core directory services within secure Defence projects. The engineer will ensure the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems while managing Active Directory and associated infrastructure. This site-based position in Basingstoke involves collaboration with engineering teams and responding to incidents from 2nd Line support. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of relevant technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Active Directory Domain Services and associated infrastructure.
- Deliver planned changes through structured change management processes and respond to incidents and escalations from 2nd Line support.
- Support Windows Server environments (2019 and later), manage DNS, create and apply Group Policies, and utilise tools like SCOM and SCCM.
- Work with engineering and architecture teams to assess new releases, maintain documentation, and ensure smooth operational performance.
- This is a site-based role in Basingstoke (5 days a week), with occasional travel to other customer sites.
Key Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with the ability to think creatively.
- Deep understanding of Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS, and Group Policy Management.
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting, multi-tenant environments, and ITSM processes.
- Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies.
- Experience with VMware vCenter (user-level) and collaboration across engineering and architecture teams.
- Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
3rd Line Directory Services Engineer
Must have an Active DV Clearance
Join a high-performing technical team as a 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer, supporting secure and complex IT environments across Defence projects. You'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving core directory services, ensuring stability, security, and performance for mission-critical systems.
About the Role - 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer
As a 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services and associated infrastructure.
You'll deliver planned changes through structured change management processes and respond to incidents and escalations from 2nd Line support.
The role involves supporting Windows Server environments (2019 and later), managing DNS, creating and applying Group Policies, and utilising tools like SCOM and SCCM.
You'll also work with engineering and architecture teams to assess new releases, maintain documentation, and ensure smooth operational performance.
This is a site-based role in Basingstoke (5 days a week), with occasional travel to other customer sites.
What We're Looking For - 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with the ability to think creatively.
Deep understanding of Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS, and Group Policy Management.
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting, multi-tenant environments, and ITSM processes.
Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies.
Experience with VMware vCenter (user-level) and collaboration across engineering and architecture teams.
Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
Make a real impact as a 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer and support secure, high-value technology services that matter.
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